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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.08, 780.06 and 344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.08, 780.06 and 344.10 is: 475.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.08 : 780.06 = 344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.08/780.06 = 344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.08x = 780.06 × 344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.08x = 268,418.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,418.65/565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.01

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